Calkins: The James Wiseman era ends in wistfulness and regret
The James Wiseman era at the University of Memphis is over. It ended not with a Sweet 16, not with a Final Four, but with an Instagram post.
James Wiseman leaves Memphis, will prepare for NBA Draft
James Wiseman will sign with an agent and prepare for the NBA Draft, according to his Instagram account.
Wiseman’s decision to leave is to his financial benefit
James Wiseman's decision to leave Memphis will be much to his financial benefit and the detriment of the Tigers.
Isaac Hayes to receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Pioneer of orchestral soul Isaac Hayes will be honored at the Grammys 2020 Special Merit ceremony with a Lifetime Achievement Award, along with John Prine, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Chicago and Public Enemy.
Google to open operations center near Memphis
Google announced Thursday that it will hire 350 people for a new operations center in Northwest Mississippi.
St. Jude uses test to predict infection before symptoms occur
In 75% of the cases, the test predicted an infection before the child showed symptoms, according to St. Jude research.
Memphis has paid $1 million in attorney fees in consent decree lawsuit
The City of Memphis has paid $1 million to Baker Donelson law firm in attorney fees to defend the city in a 2017 consent decree lawsuit.
Bloomberg says presidential race is referendum on impeachment
Democratic presidential contender Michael Bloomberg drew a crowd of 150 at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Thursday in his first campaign stop in the city.
Belly Acres begins expansion with a new restaurant in Regalia
Belly Acres’ new owner is opening a second location in East Memphis and plans to expand the brand regionally.
Three 6 Mafia, Lil’ Wayne, The Lumineers to appear at BSMF 2020
Mavis Staples and Young Dolph, both with Memphis connections, also are on the music festival lineup.
Metro
This Week in Memphis: Elvis’ birthday and suburban school board races open
Also happening this week: Saturday marks the three-year anniversary of Tyré Nichols’ death.
Premium Metro National Guard numbers swelled in mid-November, documents show
Public Safety Trump claims Memphis crime drop due to Task Force
Premium Metro Venezuelans in Memphis feel euphoria now that ‘nightmare’ is over — but dreams for future uneasy
Metro After US topples Maduro, Memphis-area leaders react
Business
Buckley: Is the Liberty Bowl doomed? Far from it, one Memphian says.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl executive director Steve Ehrhart addresses the future of the game, which saw Navy beat Cincinnati in the rain after a week of fun in Memphis.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers
Premium Health Care Anyone can do science: How a little girl from rural Louisiana became a research leader at UTHSC
Health Care Lymphatic massage gains momentum in Memphis
Business Start your engines: Former Memphis Motorsports Park to reopen
Sports
Calkins to leave local sports talk radio after two decades
Geoff Calkins has been a fixture in Memphis sports talk radio since 2004. He’s giving up his daily show this week.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ narrow win at Rice
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Martin: Memphis escapes Rice. Tiger fans should probably get used to days like this.
Memphis Tigers Football Tigers football tracker: Who did Memphis sign in the transfer portal?
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis ekes out win over Rice for first road victory of season
Food
Recipe Exchange: The Chubby Vegetarian’s warm egg roll salad
The Chubby Vegetarian’s warm egg roll salad is a warm, savory dish that is a fun and delicious way to get more vegetables in at lunch or dinner.
$15 Deals $15 Deal: Soul Fish’s crawfish tacos have crunchy inside and chewy shell
Suburbs
How a Southaven principal found her calling as DeSoto County’s Administrator of the Year
April Rucker has a new title to go with her job as principal at Southaven Intermediate School. She is also the Administrator of the Year for DeSoto County Schools.
Premium North Mississippi McLendon rolls out legislative priorities, including removing sales tax on groceries
Arts & Culture
Dixon opens third installment of ‘Black Artists in America’
Also in January, Central High alumni get separate exhibitions at the Buckman Center and the Botanic Garden.
Premium Music Arts Beat: Hear Detroit jazz, Memphis soul and a ‘Genius Grant’ winner in January
Opinion
Echols: A friendship 84 years in the making
“In a world where loneliness is an epidemic, I wondered what could possibly go into cultivating a friendship like this one.”
Guest Columnists Opinion: Cardiac arrest doesn’t wait. Neither should MLGW.
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Veganuary makes the case for plant-based eating
Interested in a plant-based lifestyle? Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips has thoughts and tips.
Behind The Headlines Two of the biggest Memphis stories of 2025 have a surprising connection
Games
Daily WordRow: Jan. 4
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.